Tatsuki Fujimoto is most recognized for Chainsaw Man, an eccentric blend of comedy, horror, and shonen combat. However, that is by no means his only highly regarded contemporary manga work. In addition to his well-known and notoriously grim Fire Punch, Fujimoto is the creator of other cherished one-shots, several of which became instant cult favorites and are even considered to be his best work to date.
Just a few months after Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc was initially revealed, an anime film version of Look Back, one of these well-loved stories, was also confirmed to be in development. Though both of these adaptations are eagerly awaited, Goodbye, Eri, one of Fujimoto’s more recent one-shots, is widely considered to be among the mangaka’s best works and would make a more suitable film adaptation.
Goodbye, Eri is a truly groundbreaking comic that would make the ideal movie. It was first released on the Shonen Jump+ website on April 11, 2022, and anyone with even a casual interest in manga should not miss this story.
Tatsuki Fujimoto’s Goodbye, Eri Is Potentially Upcoming
A rumor began circulating that Tatsuki Fujimoto‘s one-shot, Goodbye, Eri, could be receiving an anime film adaptation. The rumor, which comes from an X user, and is based on the registration of a new website domain.
"Chainsaw Man" creator Tatsuki Fujimoto's "Sayonara Eri" ANIME MOVIE POTENTIALLY UPCOMING!
There is a new web domain "Eri-Movie dot com" which looks legit, Name Server fits too. However nothing confirmed, it's just my speculation at this point. I would advise keeping an eye on… pic.twitter.com/j2vWMAmPaS
— Manga Mogura RE (Anime & Manga News) (@MangaMoguraRE) June 29, 2024
According to Mogura’s post on the Goodbye, Eri rumor, the domain is “Eri-Movie dot com” and is said to seem “legit”, as well as making sense with the “Name Server” for the site. Mogura stresses that nothing is confirmed as of yet and that it’s just speculation at this point, but they advise keeping an eye on the next film from the Chainsaw Man mangaka nonetheless.
Everything You Need To Know About Goodbye, Eri
The story of Goodbye, Eri follows Yuta Ito, a young and hopeless high school student who is forced to carry out the final desires of his terminally sick mother. He is charged with capturing his mother’s dying days with a smartphone he received for his birthday. However, Yuta adds a shocking conclusion to make the film more interesting without considering the effects his choice would have.
Even Eri, the titular character, is an avid film buff who has effectively made analyzing movies her life’s work. Because Yuta is telling the story, it naturally has a cinematic air to it, with the characters appearing to be real, breathing humans on the other side of the camera.
The story takes an unexpected turn when Yuta experiences bullying and severe criticism at school after displaying the movie at a school fest. Yuta, feeling low over the criticism and thinking about killing himself, meets Eri, who tells him that she loves his film and begs him to make more. Yuta’s experience turns out to be life-alternating as he discovers a new sense of meaning in his existence.
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Frequently asked questions
Is a Goodbye, Eri anime film actually confirmed?
No. As covered in the article, this is an unconfirmed rumor rather than an official announcement. It traces back to a post by the X (Twitter) account Manga Mogura RE, which flagged a newly registered website domain as the basis for the speculation. Nothing has been confirmed by Fujimoto, Shueisha, or any studio, so it should be treated as an unverified leak until the rights holders make an official statement.
What is Goodbye, Eri, and who created it?
Goodbye, Eri is a standalone one-shot manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto, the mangaka best known for Chainsaw Man and Fire Punch. It was published on the Shonen Jump+ platform on April 11, 2022. The story follows high schooler Yuta Ito, who films his terminally ill mother’s final days and later, after being bullied for screening the result, meets Eri, a passionate film buff who reignites his love of filmmaking. The article calls it one of Fujimoto’s most renowned works and praises its cinematic, film-within-a-story style.
What other Fujimoto adaptations does the article mention alongside the Goodbye, Eri rumor?
Two. Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, a film based on the Chainsaw Man manga, and an anime film adaptation of Fujimoto’s one-shot Look Back, both described in the article as confirmed and in development. The piece frames the rumored Goodbye, Eri film as a possible third project, arguing the Chainsaw Man movie may not be Fujimoto’s only priority.
